Investing in NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) properties offers a stable income stream while supporting participants with disabilities. A high-quality NDIS home goes beyond basic compliance – it’s designed for accessibility, safety, and comfort, enabling independent living and easing carer duties.
Drawing from the expert walkthrough of our recently completed Alice Springs purpose-built home below, this guide outlines key features to incorporate for maximum value and appeal. By prioritising these elements, our clients can attract long-term tenants and meet Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) standards.
Accessibility: Seamless Movement for All
Accessibility forms the foundation of an NDIS home, ensuring wheelchair users and those with mobility challenges navigate effortlessly. Starting with wide doorways measuring at least 1220mm are essential for participant bedrooms to accommodate electric wheelchairs or hospital beds. We extend these larger doors to garages and bathrooms for hassle-free access. We also eliminate barriers with nil-threshold transitional ramps at indoor-outdoor transitions, allowing smooth wheelchair passage without steps.
Safety and Structural Integrity: Built to Last
Safety is non-negotiable in NDIS properties in protecting vulnerable residents. We install smoke detectors alongside dropdown fire sprinklers for rapid response in emergencies. We leverage advanced building techniques and include the use of robust materials like core-filled block walls and solid-core doors to withstand impacts from mobility aids. This ensures long-term durability, both for participants and investors.
Power reliability is critical. We equip participant bedrooms with a two-hour backup battery system to sustain life-support equipment during outages. Additionally, we add intercom systems linking the carer’s room to participant areas for quick communication, further enhancing oversight without intrusion.
Optimising Space and Design: Comfort Meets Functionality
Generous sizing elevates the living experience. We design large garages for vehicle access and equipment storage, paired with spacious laundries. Kitchens shine with user-friendly features like side-opening ovens, low-placed microwaves, double-bowl sinks with under-sink access, and pull-out pantries reachable from both sides. We boost openness with raised ceilings and ample storage – think double wardrobes, reachable shelves, and recessed toiletries nooks.
Outdoors, we aim to create large undercover alfresco areas with minimal thresholds for easy chair access, fostering social interaction and lifestyle improvements.
Participant and Carer Considerations: Tailored Living
Internally, we focus on participant needs with spacious bedrooms suited for bedridden individuals, including wide access and room for medical setups. Our designs often provide a dedicated carer’s room with intercom, heating/cooling controls, and overnight amenities. We’re possible we like to Include a second living area for privacy during family visits or personal downtime. With a suitable land parcel selection, we can include two residences on the same block, further optimising shared carer support functions.
Why Invest in These Features?
A well-designed NDIS home not only complies with funding requirements but boosts participant satisfaction and reduces maintenance costs. By integrating these elements, your investment property becomes a sanctuary of independence, yielding reliable returns in the growing NDIS market. We guarantee SDA guideline comliance and leverage our own network of assessed and certified local builders to customise your build.
So how can All Ability Building and Development help you?
What if you could have a team of experienced NDIS builders and SDA developers who have concluded hundreds of successful property deals over decades? Who have a passion for investing in property and helping others do the same. Who can help assess your financial position, handle the block selection, location and suburb analysis, and connect you with an accredited SDA – finding you the perfect NDIS property to suit your investment profile and expectations. That’s the space we fill.
Contact us today to find out more.
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